In “How California can solve its man-made housing disaster” (Feb. 4), author Antonio Villaraigosa states the politician’s position of the need for more government programs to control this state’s lack of affordable housing.

As much as I respect this man’s intelligence, I can’t help but note his reference to this as a “man-made” problem, but that he only suggests “man-made” solutions. Perhaps it’s time for Mr. Villaraigosa and his friends in government to consider the possibility that they are as much of the problem as they are the solution. Might not the private sector be able to lend a hand?

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